winter

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These tips are important to know, especially if you travel around Washington State during our harsh winters.

Some times people will come up to me and say, “That’s a true Washingtonian right there! Being able to handle cold weather wearing shorts!” Actually, I’m a warm climate beach boy from SoCal.

Right now I am desperately missing riding my bike on the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail, or as us 509 locals call it The Loop. It is a bicycle and pedestrian trail in Wenatchee, WA. It follows 10 miles of the west and east shores of the Columbia River.

Chelan PUD Communications Specialist Rachel Hansen said blackouts are more likely to occur if the energy grid is overwhelmed.

Many drivers are getting on the road without proper tire chains or knowledge on how to drive during the winter.

Only some roads will be snow paved up to a certain point, other roads may be closed due to excess snow levels.

South winds are expected to bring moisture into the area late Friday night and will persist through Sunday morning.

Commuters should also prepare for longer travel times due to traffic near the Stevens Pass summit, along with icy road conditions and increased snow.

The Bolt Creek Fire has torched the forest adjacent to the roadway near Skykomish, which has left the highway vulnerable when storms pick up.